The Memphis Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is proud to announce the 2008 Chemistry Examinations. The Thirty-Nineth Annual Competitive Examination in High School Chemistry and the Twentieth-Third Annual Local Examination for the Chemistry Olympiad will be held on Saturday April 5, 2008 at Christian Brothers University. Registration will begin at 7:30 A.M. in Canale Arena of De La Salle Hall. Greeters will meet those attending in the Central Parking Lot to direct them to De La Salle Hall. The examinations will be from 8:30-10:45 A.M. A complimentary lunch in the cafeteria will be provided, and there will be lab tours and demonstrations after lunch. Parking is available on the Central Avenue lot. (see campus map.)

Sponsors
Memphis Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS)
Christian Brothers University

Competitive Examination in High School Chemistry for First Year Students

The Competitive Exam will consist of multiple choice questions and is intended for students in their first non-Advanced Placement (AP) course in Chemistry. There will be one section in which the student writes a paragraph on a topic of current interest. The two-hour examination will be given to students selected by their teachers to enter the competition. Each student must bring two No. 2 pencils with good erasers.

The number of chemistry students invited to represent your school is determined by the school’s total enrollment in grades 9-12.

To be eligible for the chemistry competition, the teacher must: (a) register on-line or return the entry form to Christian Brothers University by Friday March 28, 2008, making sure that the names are legiblily printed or typed for all the chemistry teachers and the school principal; (b) send no more students than are allowed according to your school’s classification.

Monetary awards will be given to the most outstanding students by the Memphis Section American Chemical Society. The top 20 students will be invited to the annual awards luncheon.. All other students who attend the awards luncheon will receive Certificates of Superior Student. Teachers who have prepared students to compete will be given an award to acknowledge their ability to motivate the students to take the test.

Local Examination for the Chemistry Olympiad for AP Students

The U.S. team performed very well in recent International Chemistry Olympiads. Wouldn’t it be great to have a Memphis student on the 2008 U. S. team. This exam is given to select the top ten nominees for taking the National Exam and possible selection to the 2008 U.S. team.

All students who participate will be honored at the Awards Luncheon with the presentation of a certificate of Superior Achievement. Monetary awards will be given to the most outstanding students. We feel this recognition will serve to stimulate interest and promote a positive attitude toward chemistry.

Teachers of AP chemistry must register their three students on-line or return the registration form by March 28 , 2008. No more than three students from any one school will be allowed to take the Local Exam on April 5 .

*NOTE: All students taking these exams must be U.S. Citizens and will need a U.S. Passport if selected for the U.S. team.
All students are required to sign the document that outlines the Rules for the Olympiad Exams, pledging (1.) that they are US citizens, (2.) to return to CBU for the National Exam on April 19, 2008, (3.) to participate, if selected, in the training camp in June at the Air Force Academy and (4.) represent the US in international competition, if selected. The rules for the National Exam allow only two nominees per school. Those rules also allow only non-programmable calculators on the exams. Such calculators will be furnished.

NEW THIS YEAR: Each signed and dated pledge must be faxed (901 321-4433) or mailed by the AP teacher to Dr. Mike Condren before March 28, 2008.

Ten students will be scheduled to take the National Exam at CBU Saturday April 19, 2008. The total time for the National Exam will be about 4 hour, of multiple parts, including a laboratory practical that seeks to identify students’ ability to handle practical tasks, to solve problems, and to demonstrate laboratory techniques.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Mike Condren at (901) 321-3435 or mcondren@cbu.edu,